Electrolux ERC38800WS User manual

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ERC38800WS

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when we made this product

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer
a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering
Ease-of-Mind. Good luck!

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Safety instructions
Your new Wine cooler may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to
care for it. Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the
cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you
understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings
contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The cabinet is intended for keeping
beverages in a normal household as
explained in this instruction booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or
liquids in the refrigerator. They may
explode and cause injury and material
damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into
contact with the refrigerating system
on the back of and inside the cabinet.
If the refrigerating system is punctured,
the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges
and projecting parts of the cabinet
may be sharp. Be careful when moving
the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children
do not gain access to the operating
controls or the inside of the cabinet.
Scrapping old cabinets
T
he symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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Contents
Safety instructions 4...............
Scrapping old cabinets 4...........
Contents 5.......................
USE 6...........................
Control Panel 6...................
To start the wine cooler and set
the correct temperature 7.......
Temperature inside the wine cooler 7.
Wine Placement
Storage tips 7.................
Measuring the temperature 8........
Switching off 8....................
Alarms and other features 8.........
Lighting 8........................
Cabinet interior 9..................
HINT and TIPS 9..................
Saving energy 9...................
Food Storage 9...................
Protect the environment 9..........
MAINTENANCE and CLEANING 10..
Removing the ventilation grille 10....
Cleaning 10......................
To change the lamp 11.............
Defrosting the wine cooler 11........
When the appliance is not in use 11..
SOMETHING NOT WORKING 11....
Technical specification 13.......
INSTALLATION 13.................
Electrical cord 13..................
Unpacking 14.....................
Remove the transport supports 14...
Cleaning 14......................
Electrical connection 14............
Installing the cabinet 14............
Door Reversal 16..................
Guarantee/Customer Service 17.....
EUROPEAN GUARANTEE 19.......

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USE
Position and clean the cabinet as
explained in the section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear
of the cabinet discharges into the drip
tray.
Beforeinsertingthepowerplugintothe
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressormaysustaindamage.This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
Control Panel
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A BCDEF
A. Wine cooler power switch
Switches the wine cooler on and off.
B. Temperature display
Shows the average temperature in the
middle of the wine cooler.
C. Temperature adjustment
buttons/thermostat
Used to set the temperature.
D. Lighting
E. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
F. Red warning lamp
Flashes when the alarm in the cabinet
has been triggered.

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To start the wine cooler and set
the correct temperature
Switching on:
Switch on the wine cooler by pressing
the power switch.
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Setting the temperature
Press the buttons until the desired
temperature flashes in the temperature
display (The temperature can be set
between +6°C and +17°C.)
"+" raises the temperature.
"-" lowers the temperature.
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Once set, the temperature display
shows the current temperature inside
the cabinet.
NOTE: The controllable area is limited
by a room temperature of 17°C or
below.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of
24 hours whenever the temperature
setting is changed. This will allow the
temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the
temperature when the cabinet is
switched on after it has been out of
use. The thermostat recalls the
previously set temperature.
Temperature inside the wine
cooler
NOTE: The picture shows the coldest
and warmest places inside the fridge.
(+ warm, - cold)
+
+
+
-
+
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Wine Placement
Storage tips
The amount of time to store wine
depends on its maturity, type of grape,
alcohol content, and dissolved
fructose and tannins. When purc-
hasing your wine, find out whether it is
mature or if it will improve over time.
In the lower part of the cooler. Cold air
prolongs the time to maturity. Accord-
ingly, store old and mature wine as well
as wine you would like to store for a
long time in the lower portion of the
cooler. The lower part should also be
usedtostorewinethatistobeserved
cold.
In the upper part of the cooler. In the
upperpart,storewinethatyouwishto
let further mature, wines that are
served at a warmer temperature, and
those wines you intend to consume
relatively soon.

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Store the bottles lying down so that
the corks do not dry out.
Store the wine in the dark. The cooler
doors are made with double-paned
glass with a dark coating. This will
protect the wine against light damage
if the cooler is placed in a well-lit area.
Avoid turning on the light in the cooler
too often or for too long. The wine
should be stored in the dark.
Handle the bottles with care, so that
the wine is not agitated.
Heed any advice and recommenda-
tions given at the time of purchase or
in the professional literature concern-
ing the wine's quality, durability and
optimal storage temperature.
Recommended storage temperatures:
- for white wines +10 to +12°C
- for rosé wines and light red wines
+12to+16°C
- for champagne and sparkling wines
+6 to +8°C
If you stack several bottles on top of
one another, make sure they do not
touch the cabinet's cooling plate.
Measuring the temperature
If the temperature is measured using a
standard, single thermometer, this
should be put in a glass of water
centrally placed inside the cabinet.
This will reflect the temperature inside
the food products. Do not place the
thermometer hanging or lying directly
on the shelf.
Switching off
Switch off the cabinet by pressing the
power switch.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 1
second.
Power to the cabinet is completely
interrupted only when the power plug
is disconnected.
Alarms and other features
Door open alarm
If the fridge door remains open for
more than 5 minutes, the red warning
lamp starts flashing and an audible
alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the "alarm shut-off button". The
red warning lamp goes out when the
door is closed.
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Lighting
The cooler lighting may be turned on
with the door closed. This makes it
easy to survey the contents of the
cooler without opening the door. The
cooler lighting should normally be off,
so that the wine is not unduly exposed
to light. The lighting turns off auto-
matically after about 5 minutes.
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Cabinet interior
The shelves may be placed flat or at
an angle.
Angle the shelf by placing the front
pegs in a lower set of tracks. You can
store already opened bottles on the
shelf in this position.
The drawer has two moveable
partitions.
HINT and TIPS
Saving energy
·Pay careful attention to where the
cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly,
the cabinet will consume less energy.
·Try to avoid keeping the door open
for long periods, or opening the door
too frequently as warm air will enter the
cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
·Ensure there are no obstructions
preventing the door from closing
properly.
·It is advisable to periodically clean
the refrigeration system at the back of
the appliance with a duster or vacuum
cleaner.
· Make sure the door gasket is
complete and always clean.
Food Storage
·To obtain the best results from your
appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids
which may evaporate, should be
placed in the larder compartment.
·Avoid buying frozen food if you can
not store it straight away. The use of
an insulated container is advisable.
When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the freezer immediately.
·Ensure that food placed in the
freezer is dated and labelled and used
in date order to ensure that food is
consumed at its best. Remove suspect
food from you refrigerator and clean,
refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Protect the environment
· Hand over the cabinet packaging
and discarded fridges and freezers to a
recycling station. Contact your local
city office or your closest dealer for
more information.
· When cleaning the cabinet, use a
mild washing-up detergent.
· Follow the advice in the section
"Saving energy"
· The door gasket and coolant used in
this cabinet will not harm the ozone
layer.
· All parts in the packaging can be
recycled.
· The cabinet has been designed for
easy dismantling and subsequent
recycling.

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MAINTENANCE and CLEANING
Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed,
e.g. to wash the grille.
Make sure the door is open when
removing the ventilation grille. Unsnap
the upper edge of the grille by pulling
outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Clean out the drip channel inside the
wine cooler at regular intervals and
ensure that the drip channel is clear at
all times. If blocked carefully clear
using a piece of flexible curtain wire
inserted into the drain outlet to remove
the blockage.
Clean the inside and accessories with
warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
Drawer.
Pull out drawer.
Lift it over the locks in back on the
sliding guides. Tip drawer downwards
and pull it out.
Clean.
Assemble in reverse order.
Clean off the interior wooden details
with a moist rag and mild kitchen
soap. Do not soak the wood.
Wash the outer cabinet with warm
soapy water. Remove the ventilation
grille (see the section "Removing the
ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. Once or twice a
year dust the condenser (black grille)
and the compressor at the back of the
appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust
will affect the performance of the
appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.